Project Geologist/Engineer/Environmental Scientist

LaBella is seeking a highly motivated Project Level Geologist, Environmental Scientist or Engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our growing, multi-disciplinary Birmingham, AL office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on technically engaging, multi-phase environmental projects as part of a dynamic team.

As an employee-owned firm with over 2,100 employees across 30+ offices in 13 states, LaBella combines the focused, technical expertise of a specialized consultancy with the resources and stability of a larger organization. Our Birmingham office has received annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy, and we're committed to cultivating each employee's professional development.

The ideal candidate will enjoy a balanced mix of office and field work while managing environmental projects including Brownfield/Voluntary Clean-up Program sites, RCRA sites, Landfill sites, and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). This role offers enormous upside potential for a smart and talented professional looking to grow with an expanding company.

Duties:

Project Management:

Manage multiple ongoing and short-duration environmental projects simultaneously
Prepare and track project budgets to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
Develop proposals, assessment work plans, clean-up work plans, and comprehensive reports
Manage and evaluate field and laboratory data for accuracy and completeness
Maintain open communication with project team members to ensure seamless project execution

Field Operations:

Perform and/or supervise field activities and drilling operations on environmental projects
Conduct groundwater and soil sampling throughout Alabama
Supervise contractors and drilling crews as needed
Operate field equipment including photo-ionization detectors (PID), pumps, and meters

Technical Deliverables:

Prepare technical reports, data presentations, and maps using GIS software
Ensure all work is conducted to professional standards and follows the firm's QA/QC policy
Create clear, accurate documentation for clients and regulatory agencies

Client and Regulatory Relations:

Communicate effectively with clients, local regulators, and state environmental agencies
Represent the company in a professional manner aligned with the firm's core values
Provide excellent client service with a positive, solution-oriented attitude

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred)
• 5-10 years of experience in a related environmental consulting position, preferably with local/regional project experience
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (preferred but not required)

Professional Skills:

• Strong communication skills including active listening, written, and verbal communication
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong client service orientation with a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmental consulting environment

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, databases)
• Experience with GIS software, particularly ArcMap (preferred, or willingness to learn)
• Familiarity with environmental field equipment operation (or ability to learn with training)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Capability to move safely over uneven, irregular, and steep terrain
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required
• Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Comfortable driving a passenger vehicle/truck for field work

Other Requirements:

• Valid Alabama driver's license with a clean driving record
• Reliable transportation

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events